The weekend in photos

August 25, 2013 11:03 AM

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NEW HAVEN, CT - AUGUST 24: Simona Halep of Romania signs autographs for fans after the Women's Final on Day Seven of the New Haven Open at Yale at the Connecticut Tennis Center on August 24, 2013 in New Haven, Connecticut. Halep defeated Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic 6-2,6-2. less

NEW HAVEN, CT - AUGUST 24: Simona Halep of Romania signs autographs for fans after the Women's Final on Day Seven of the New Haven Open at Yale at the Connecticut Tennis Center on August 24, 2013 in New Haven, ... more

The Washington Monument is mirrored in the Reflecting Pool just before sunrise before an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Washington. less

The Washington Monument is mirrored in the Reflecting Pool just before sunrise before an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial, Saturday, Aug. 24, ... more

NEW HAVEN, CT - AUGUST 24: Simona Halep of Romania kisses the trophy after she defeated Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in the Women's Final on Day Seven of the New Haven Open at Yale at the Connecticut Tennis Center on August 24, 2013 in New Haven, Connecticut. less

NEW HAVEN, CT - AUGUST 24: Simona Halep of Romania kisses the trophy after she defeated Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in the Women's Final on Day Seven of the New Haven Open at Yale at the Connecticut ... more

Assistant band director Omi Batan ( center) helps Marc Marenco and Anthony Flores with thier tenor drums at Stamford ( Conn. ) High School marching band camp in the parking lot behind the school on Friday August 23, 2013. less

Assistant band director Omi Batan ( center) helps Marc Marenco and Anthony Flores with thier tenor drums at Stamford ( Conn. ) High School marching band camp in the parking lot behind the school on Friday ... more

Western Connecticut State University students move in at the... Photo-5090880.68824 - Connecticut Post

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Participants march down Independence Avenue away from the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday during the rally in the nation's capitol to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington.

Participants march down Independence Avenue away from the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday during the rally in the nation's capitol to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington.

Photo: Jose Luis Magana, FRE

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Darien native Robert Carley's exhibition "Flags Across America: The Photographs of Robert Carley" at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich continues through Sept. 22. Carley's show celebrates the American flag with approximately 44 photographic prints and a video display of 60 additional ones, inspired by the patriotism showed after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. less

Darien native Robert Carley's exhibition "Flags Across America: The Photographs of Robert Carley" at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich continues through Sept. 22. Carley's show celebrates the American flag with ... more

Michele Goodman, left, of Ridgefield, chats with artist Lynne Boehm, of Out of the Box Jewelry in Redding, about one of her necklaces at the "Bedlam" gallery exhibition reception at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists in Ridgefield, Conn. on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. The show gave members full control of the show, allowing them to hang up to two pieces of their work anywhere in the gallery on a first-come, first-serve basis. The exhibit will be on display from Aug. 24 through Sept. 11, followed by the 36th Annual Juried Exhibition opening Sept. 28. less

Michele Goodman, left, of Ridgefield, chats with artist Lynne Boehm, of Out of the Box Jewelry in Redding, about one of her necklaces at the "Bedlam" gallery exhibition reception at the Ridgefield Guild of ... more

Brett Healy of Fairfield inspects a charger plate that she was considering for purchase during the Woman's Club of Greenwich annual philanthropic tag sale at the club in Greenwich, Saturday morning, August 24, 2013. Club President, Trecie Fennell, said a good portion of the money raised from the sale will be used to fund scholarships awarded to Greenwich High School students headed to college. less

Brett Healy of Fairfield inspects a charger plate that she was considering for purchase during the Woman's Club of Greenwich annual philanthropic tag sale at the club in Greenwich, Saturday morning, August 24, ... more

At The Brownstone on Main Street, Victoria Schallert, Niki Puglisi and co-owner Celeste Puglisi have found the spirit of support for the local Little League team baseball contagious. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 8/23/13

At The Brownstone on Main Street, Victoria Schallert, Niki Puglisi and co-owner Celeste Puglisi have found the spirit of support for the local Little League team baseball contagious. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 8/23/13

Jeff Oh of Southport and his family Campell, Morgan, Logan and Traci gathered at the back of their van Saturday night to watch "Finding Nemo," the featured film at Trinity Episcopal Church's Drive-In Night.

Jeff Oh of Southport and his family Campell, Morgan, Logan and Traci gathered at the back of their van Saturday night to watch "Finding Nemo," the featured film at Trinity Episcopal Church's Drive-In Night.

A woodpecker clutching the head of a sunflower with its feet, eats the seeds of the plant with its back nearly parallel to the ground at a Byram Road home in Greenwich, early Saturday afternoon, August 24, 2013. less

A woodpecker clutching the head of a sunflower with its feet, eats the seeds of the plant with its back nearly parallel to the ground at a Byram Road home in Greenwich, early Saturday afternoon, August 24, ... more

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U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal speaks to Paul Lowe at theGreenwich Chamber of Commerce annual picnic held at Byram Park on Aug. 14.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal speaks to Paul Lowe at theGreenwich Chamber of Commerce annual picnic held at Byram Park on Aug. 14.

Greenwich resident Kathy Tosti inspects shrimp cocktail trays inside their original Franklin Simon & Co. store box during the Woman's Club of Greenwich annual philanthropic tag sale at the club in Greenwich, Saturday morning, August 24, 2013. Tosti said the Franklin Simon & Co. store was located where the Greenwich Library now stands. Club President, Trecie Fennell, said a good portion of the money raised from the sale will be used to fund scholarships awarded to Greenwich High School students headed to college. less

Greenwich resident Kathy Tosti inspects shrimp cocktail trays inside their original Franklin Simon & Co. store box during the Woman's Club of Greenwich annual philanthropic tag sale at the club in Greenwich, ... more

Grace Salvador, 10, of Danbury, plays with an inflatable ball during the DJ Jazzy Jay and Phony Ppl concert at CityCenter Green in Danbury, Conn. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. Phony Ppl, a visionary hip-hop group from Brooklyn performed a soulfully satisfying set and DJ Jazzy Jay, a pioneer of turntablism, opened for them. less

Grace Salvador, 10, of Danbury, plays with an inflatable ball during the DJ Jazzy Jay and Phony Ppl concert at CityCenter Green in Danbury, Conn. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. Phony Ppl, a visionary hip-hop group ... more

Concert-goers watch Phony Ppl and DJ Jazzy Jay perform at CityCenter Green in Danbury, Conn. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. Phony Ppl, a visionary hip-hop group from Brooklyn, performed a soulfully satisfying set before a large crowd at the outdoor venue on Ives Street. DJ Jazzy Jay, a pioneer of turntablism, opened the performance for Phony Ppl. less

Concert-goers watch Phony Ppl and DJ Jazzy Jay perform at CityCenter Green in Danbury, Conn. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. Phony Ppl, a visionary hip-hop group from Brooklyn, performed a soulfully satisfying set ... more

Children play as Phony Ppl performs at CityCenter Green in Danbury, Conn. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. The visionary hip-hop group from Brooklyn performed a soulfully satisfying set before a large crowd at the outdoor venue on Ives Street. DJ Jazzy Jay, a pioneer of turntablism, opened the performance for Phony Ppl. less

Children play as Phony Ppl performs at CityCenter Green in Danbury, Conn. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. The visionary hip-hop group from Brooklyn performed a soulfully satisfying set before a large crowd at the ... more

A woman dances as Phony Ppl performs at CityCenter Green in Danbury, Conn. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. The visionary hip-hop group from Brooklyn performed a soulfully satisfying set before a large crowd at the outdoor venue on Ives Street. DJ Jazzy Jay, a pioneer of turntablism, opened the performance for Phony Ppl. less

A woman dances as Phony Ppl performs at CityCenter Green in Danbury, Conn. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. The visionary hip-hop group from Brooklyn performed a soulfully satisfying set before a large crowd at the ... more

Zitlalic Tejeda, 11, of Greenwich, selects a backpack during the Department of Social Services distribution of backpacks and school supplies to students at Greenwich Town Hall, Friday afternoon, August 23, 2013. Tejeda will be attending Western Middle School as a sixth grade student. The Rotary Club of Greenwich funded the purchase of the backpacks and school supplies. less

Zitlalic Tejeda, 11, of Greenwich, selects a backpack during the Department of Social Services distribution of backpacks and school supplies to students at Greenwich Town Hall, Friday afternoon, August 23, ... more

At left, Alison Brush, community gifts coordinator for the Social Services Department, hands a backpack filled with school supplies to a student at Greenwich Town Hall, Friday afternoon, August 23, 2013. The Department of Social Services distributed backpacks and school supplies to Greenwich students in need. The Rotary Club of Greenwich funded the purchase of the backpacks and supplies. less

At left, Alison Brush, community gifts coordinator for the Social Services Department, hands a backpack filled with school supplies to a student at Greenwich Town Hall, Friday afternoon, August 23, 2013. The ... more

Kevin Hart, of Torrington, loads his boat onto a trailer at the Lake Lillinonah State Boat Launch on Route 133 in Bridgewater, Conn. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. The area will be closed from Sept. 3 through Dec. 31 while the boat launch is being reconstructed and facilities enhanced. During the renovations, boaters can use the launch areas at Pond Brook on Lake Lillinonah, Lake Zoar in Southbury, and Squantz Cove on Candlewood Lake among others. less

Kevin Hart, of Torrington, loads his boat onto a trailer at the Lake Lillinonah State Boat Launch on Route 133 in Bridgewater, Conn. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. The area will be closed from Sept. 3 through Dec. ... more

The New Orleans blues band Royal Southern Brotherhood will be one of the headliners at the Blues, Views and BBQ Festival on Saturday, Aug. 31.

The New Orleans blues band Royal Southern Brotherhood will be one of the headliners at the Blues, Views and BBQ Festival on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Photo: Contributed Photo

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"Cookin' for a Cause," the festival's amateur cooking contest on Saturday, Aug. 31, will benefit the Westport Woman's Club's Food Closet. Seen in last year's contest are Scott Braun and Chris Grassi, members of the Generation Swine team, tending to their St. Louis cut spare ribs. less

"Cookin' for a Cause," the festival's amateur cooking contest on Saturday, Aug. 31, will benefit the Westport Woman's Club's Food Closet. Seen in last year's contest are Scott Braun and Chris Grassi, members of ... more

Two young patrons of the Bridgewater Country Fair ìflyî off into the evening sunset while aboard a carnival ride Aug. 16, 2013, at the Bridgewater Country Fair.

Two young patrons of the Bridgewater Country Fair ìflyî off into the evening sunset while aboard a carnival ride Aug. 16, 2013, at the Bridgewater Country Fair.

Photo: Deborah Rose

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Al Swanson of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department navigates the departmentís 1936 Maxim, which the department bought new in 1936, in the Aug. 16, 2013, parade at the Bridgewater Country Fair, held Aug. 16-18, 2013. less

Al Swanson of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department navigates the departmentís 1936 Maxim, which the department bought new in 1936, in the Aug. 16, 2013, parade at the Bridgewater Country Fair, held Aug. ... more

New Milford quarterback Jamie Portuntao throws during football practice at New Milford High School in New Milford, Conn. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013. John Murphy is filling in as the new head coach this year. A former state champion coach at Masuk High School, Murphy hopes to improve the New Milford football program. less

New Milford quarterback Jamie Portuntao throws during football practice at New Milford High School in New Milford, Conn. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013. John Murphy is filling in as the new head coach this year. ... more

New Milford's John Foley, right, gets a hand from teammate Patrick Tannone during a drill at football practice at New Milford High School in New Milford, Conn. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013. John Murphy is filling in as the new head coach this year. A former state champion coach at Masuk High School, Murphy hopes to improve the New Milford football program. less

New Milford's John Foley, right, gets a hand from teammate Patrick Tannone during a drill at football practice at New Milford High School in New Milford, Conn. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013. John Murphy is ... more

New Milford head football coach John Murphy instructs players at football practice at New Milford High School in New Milford, Conn. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013. Murphy is filling in as the new head coach this year. A former state champion coach at Masuk High School, Murphy hopes to improve the New Milford football program. less

New Milford head football coach John Murphy instructs players at football practice at New Milford High School in New Milford, Conn. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013. Murphy is filling in as the new head coach this ... more

People take part in a march on August 24, 2103, in Washington, DC, commemorating the 50th anniversary of The March on Washington. Tens of thousands gathered on August 24 to mark 50 years since the March on Washington, the civil rights watershed where Martin Luther King Jr famously declared: "I have a dream." The March on Washington is best remembered for King's stirring vision of a United States free of inequality and prejudice, telecast live to a nation undergoing a phenomenal decade of soul-searching, crisis and change. less

People take part in a march on August 24, 2103, in Washington, DC, commemorating the 50th anniversary of The March on Washington. Tens of thousands gathered on August 24 to mark 50 years since the March on ... more

Photo: JEWEL SAMAD, AFP/Getty Images

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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King, III, Congressman John Lewis, Bernice King, Adreienne King, Washington City Mayor Vincent C. Gray among others start the march at Lincoln Memorial during the rally to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. Fifty years ago on August 28, 1963, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke his "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington. less

NEW HAVEN, CT - AUGUST 24: Simona Halep of Romania returns a shot to Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic during the Women's Final on Day Seven of the New Haven Open at Yale at the Connecticut Tennis Center on August 24, 2013 in New Haven, Connecticut. less

NEW HAVEN, CT - AUGUST 24: Simona Halep of Romania returns a shot to Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic during the Women's Final on Day Seven of the New Haven Open at Yale at the Connecticut Tennis Center on ... more

NEW HAVEN, CT - AUGUST 24: Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic returns a shot to Simona Halep of Romania during the Women's Final on Day Seven of the New Haven Open at Yale at the Connecticut Tennis Center on August 24, 2013 in New Haven, Connecticut. less

NEW HAVEN, CT - AUGUST 24: Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic returns a shot to Simona Halep of Romania during the Women's Final on Day Seven of the New Haven Open at Yale at the Connecticut Tennis Center on ... more